Economic Affairs Intern
Assist in research and data analysis for the Sustainable Development Goals
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Overview
Assist in research and data analysis for the Sustainable Development Goals
You have:
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.
- Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Bangkok
Expected duration
4-6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned. The Section on Sustainable Development and Countries in Special Situations, comprising least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States, is based in the Office of the Executive Secretary coordinates the work of relevant ESCAP divisions to support these countries as well as coordinating the annual Asia-Pacific SDG Partnership Report and the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development. The work of the Section focuses on the follow-up and review of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals. To support data analysis, research and compilation of literature review for the SDG Partnership Report and coordination of the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development related to implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the intern will be working within a dynamic team and their duties may include, but are not limited to the following: - Assist in data collection, compilation and analysis for the Asia-Pacific SDG Partnership report or other reports as necessary - Assist in background and preliminary research for the Asia-Pacific SDG Partnership report or other reports. - Assist in developing related data work and analytical knowledge products to support the delivery of trainings, learning events and other capacity development initiatives - Provide logistical support to meetings and events being organized by the section, specifically preparatory meetings for the Asia-Pacific SDG Partnership report and High-level Political Forum and its related events - Provide support in updating the related websites with relevant material; and - Support the team in their day-to-day activities and tasks. and other duties, as required.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you conducted data analysis? | This assesses your analytical skills and experience with data handling. | Provide a specific instance where you gathered, processed, and analyzed data. |
| How would you approach compiling literature for a report? | This question gauges your research ability and familiarity with academic sources. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you provided logistical support for an event. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to communicate research findings to a diverse audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked in a team setting, and how did you contribute? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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